Grease_Monkey Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 THIS. I felt a HUUUGE difference mid-race on the Conters enduro when I started taking on a carbo drink instead of just water and protein. Used the same strategy at Hoogies enduro and I felt stronger than I had in ages, even so far as to have Savage comment on it Carb drink, energy bars (used to use PVM back in the day but I find em too chewy and mouth-drying) and jelly babies, together with some billies. That's gonna be my strategy. Wondering whether to take my pack for the day. It can take 3l instead of the 1.5 I have on the bike and bum bag... BUT, it's heavy and I'm not as used to it anymore. Plus, a bare back is far nicer. Decisions. We were in Jonkers Sat and Sun, and although it was moer hot - I think a 1.5l bum bag will be enough because the streams are still very full - so lots of places to fill up with cold mountain water. I wouldn't take one bottle only though - that may just not be enough, and on a day like that I want some sort of bag just to have somewhere to put all the "food" I stuff myself with on a day like that. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 We were in Jonkers Sat and Sun, and although it was moer hot - I think a 1.5l bum bag will be enough because the streams are still very full - so lots of places to fill up with cold mountain water. I wouldn't take one bottle only though - that may just not be enough, and on a day like that I want some sort of bag just to have somewhere to put all the "food" I stuff myself with on a day like that.Maybe I should get some 1l bottles from the crazy store... they fit perfectly into the cage, and may fit perfectly into my bumbag. If I can increase fluids to 2l, that would be perfect. And yeah, agreed on the stash-bag. Grease_Monkey 1
Bos Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 Maybe I should get some 1l bottles from the crazy store... they fit perfectly into the cage, and may fit perfectly into my bumbag. If I can increase fluids to 2l, that would be perfect. And yeah, agreed on the stash-bag. Would fetching a bottle from the car between Plummer and Armageddon be considered outside assistance? Otherwise, just fill up at the water-station, just don't be last The is no way I'm carrying water for 5 hours on me for all that time. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Nick Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) Would fetching a bottle from the car between Plummer and Armageddon be considered outside assistance? Otherwise, just fill up at the water-station, just don't be last The is no way I'm carrying water for 5 hours on me for all that time. There are also lots of rivers with delicious mountain water. But, ya, the car park isn't far away either EDIT: Ah, I see that the streams had already been suggested Edited September 11, 2019 by Nick
PhilipV Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 Would fetching a bottle from the car between Plummer and Armageddon be considered outside assistance? Otherwise, just fill up at the water-station, just don't be last The is no way I'm carrying water for 5 hours on me for all that time.You could always stash a water cache somewhere and fill up with that if you don't want to drink mountain water? Just remove it afterwards. I'm going for the mountain water and water point route. Rehidrat sachets are light... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Bos Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) You could always stash a water cache somewhere and fill up with that if you don't want to drink mountain water? Just remove it afterwards.I'm going for the mountain water and water point route. Rehidrat sachets are light... For sure, those are gold. Lets keep an eye on water levels in the week leading up to the race. Edited September 11, 2019 by Bos Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Meezo Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 Would fetching a bottle from the car between Plummer and Armageddon be considered outside assistance? Otherwise, just fill up at the water-station, just don't be last The is no way I'm carrying water for 5 hours on me for all that time.I've been doing this making my car a waterpoint, up saaltjie down to car, top up and fuel up, up to waterfall down to car, top up fuel up, up to quarry down to car, fuel up then mince! Eddy Gordo 1
Bikalot Posted September 11, 2019 Posted September 11, 2019 We still need to confirm with the organisers, but provisionally we have planned to do a Cadence Nutrition water point again at the event. There will be Carbofuel, water, energy bars, gels and bananas available. If you're needing something more, the water from the streams is great! Duane_Bosch, Dan Dob, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and 4 others 7
Bos Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 I'm pretty miserable at the moment. Was planning on doing my last recon ride this weekend before heading to Knysna for the Sept holidays. I need to ride the lower part of plumber and Iron Monkey. But behold, I have a cold! Happy trails guys, don't crash.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 We still need to confirm with the organisers, but provisionally we have planned to do a Cadence Nutrition water point again at the event. There will be Carbofuel, water, energy bars, gels and bananas available. If you're needing something more, the water from the streams is great!That would be rad. Loved the stuff at the top of Hoogies, if that was also you guys.
Duane_Bosch Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) Heading there tomorrow. Kaaaking myself. I was planning on doing a ride on Wednesday but had to take the cat to the vet so I did 2 spinning classes yesterday. Not exactly good training for shredding the gnar. Edited September 13, 2019 by Duane_Bosch
Jewbacca Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 Heading there tomorrow. Kaaaking myself. I was planning on doing a ride on Wednesday but had to take the cat to the vet so I did 2 spinning classes yesterday. Not exactly good training for shredding the gnar.I wouldn't worry... I am currently getting 2-3 hours sleep a night, not much in the way of exercise and am very out of touch with my GNAR skillz... They wouldn't even be able to pay Hungry Lion Billz at the moment. Been given the green light to hit Jonkers on Sunday though provided Gran steps in for dad and does some babying. I'm relying on Muscle memory and sheer boneheadedness Duane_Bosch, capediver, Jako De Wet and 1 other 4
capediver Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 (edited) Heading there tomorrow. Kaaaking myself. I was planning on doing a ride on Wednesday but had to take the cat to the vet so I did 2 spinning classes yesterday. Not exactly good training for shredding the gnar."You lucky, lucky bastard"...(MP - LOB) I arrive in town the week before, after months of ZERO MTB time except for daily commute concrete pavement-bashing with average incline of 0-1.45%...... ....but I will be full of "spiwit".....y'know "bravado, a touch of derring-do"...! Edited September 13, 2019 by capediver Jewbacca, Duane_Bosch and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3
Duane_Bosch Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 "You lucky, lucky bastard"...(MP - LOB) I arrive in town the week before, after months of ZERO MTB time except for daily commute concrete pavement-bashing with average incline of 0-1.45%...... ....but I will be full of "spiwit".....y'know "bravado, a touch of derring-do"...! 90km a day tho in 45 degree heat.
PhilipV Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 "You lucky, lucky bastard"...(MP - LOB) I arrive in town the week before, after months of ZERO MTB time except for daily commute concrete pavement-bashing with average incline of 0-1.45%...... ....but I will be full of "spiwit".....y'know "bravado, a touch of derring-do"...! Don't forget these. Jewbacca and capediver 2
Eddy Gordo Posted September 13, 2019 Posted September 13, 2019 I wouldn't worry... I am currently getting 2-3 hours sleep a night, not much in the way of exercise and am very out of touch with my GNAR skillz... They wouldn't even be able to pay Hungry Lion Billz at the moment. Been given the green light to hit Jonkers on Sunday though provided Gran steps in for dad and does some babying. I'm relying on Muscle memory and sheer boneheadednessI operate daily on as much if not less sleep, but due to diff reasons. I really suffer on the trails. Down a monster or equivalent and some energy vitamins. Will for a bit.
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